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Six people rescued after dingy capsizes off Newcastle, county Down

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Sunday, 23 May 2021 17:19

By Q Radio news

Six people have been rescued after  an inflatable dingy capsized in the sea off Newcastle in county Down.

5 people ended up in the water along with a sixth person who jumped in to help.

The coastguard, the Fire and Rescue Service; the ambulance service as well as Newcastle lifeboat joined the rescue operation.

All six underwent checks by paramedics.

(Co. Down emergency services - generic)

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